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Best Theme Parks to Visit in Kuala Lumpur

Kuala Lumpur has a number of theme parks that are great for the family and offer a fun-filled adventure to both kids and adults alike. There are challenging obstacles courses and thrilling rollercoaster rides to enjoy. A number of these theme parks also offer massive shopping venues, quality accommodation and also ample dining options, which makes them a convenient stop for traveling families. You will be able to take advantage of a vast array of water and land rides and there are also performances and musicals to enjoy like animal feedings, parades and musicals. But, which theme parks should you visit?

Here are the 5 best theme parks that are worth checking out when you are in Kuala Lumpur:

Theme Park 1: Sunway Lagoon Theme Park

15 km southwest of the city center in Kuala Lumpur, Sunway Lagoon Theme Park is situated in Petaling Jaya. There are lots of dryland activities and various watery rides as well, which makes it an excellent place to spend the day. There is a manmade ‘river’ ride, water slides that twirl and whirl, a wave pool, a surf beach and a revolving pirate ship are only some of the attractions that you will see in the 80-acre park. There is a fully-covered walkaway that connects the park to Sunway Resort Hotel & Spa and Sunway Pyramid. There are total five zones in the park, which are Scream Park, water park, Extreme Park, Amusement Park and Wildlife Park.

Theme Park 2: District 21 Kuala Lumpur

Located within IOI City Mall Putrajaya, District 21 is an adventure theme park that offers visitors of all ages access to a wide array of challenging obstacle courses. This indoor theme park spans over 6,500 square meters and boasts a post-apocalyptic theme with plenty of colorful graffiti, steel walls and metal beams. There are also suspended ropes, platforms and chains. A total of 11 attractions can be found in the District 21 park and each comes with a different level of difficulty. There are high-speed slides, climbing walls fitted with LEDs, aerial obstacle courses and even trampolines.

Theme Park 3: Berjaya Times Square Theme Park

The title of the largest indoor theme park in Malaysia goes to Berjaya Times Square Theme Park. The 35,300 square meter theme park is located in the Berjaya Times Square Mall on the fifth floor. It is divided into two sections; there is the Fantasy Garden, which has been especially designed for kids and the Galaxy Station is something that has been built for the adult visitors. The Supersonic Odyssey rollercoaster is one of its signature attractions and is 800-m long. It is a custom-made looping ride looping ride with heart line loop, corkscrew and roll inversions. There are a total 14 rides, which makes it a perfect option for you to entertain your young ones on the rainy days in Kuala Lumpur.

Theme Park 4: Wet World Water Park Shah Alam

For all those traveling families in Kuala Lumpur who are looking for a way to cool off on a hot and sunny day, the Wet World Water Park Shah Alam is the ideal place. You get to enjoy lots of colorful floats and thrilling water rides. Even for locals, it is a popular weekend hotspot and the theme of this water park revolves around a tropical jungle. Therefore, you will find unique rock formations, cascading waterfalls and towering trees that give ample shade. Some of the water attractions that you and the kids will enjoy at Wet World Water Park include the Kiddy Typhoon Lagoon, Pirate Challenge, Bermuda Triangle, Pirate Cove and Treasure Island.

Theme Park 5: i-City Shah Alam

This is one of the most frequently visited theme parks in Kuala Lumpur because it has lots to offer. When you visit i-City Shah Alam, you get to enjoy the colorful display of LED-lit attractions every night, unique museums and some exciting rides. It is also called the City of Digital Lights and the stunning theme park is only an hour-long drive away from Kuala Lumpur’s downtown area. The 72-acre theme park offers an array of thrilling activities such as 3D and wax museums, huge water park and Malaysia’s biggest snow park.

Don’t forget to visit these theme parks if you want to have a memorable time with your family.